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Dodge City times., 1887-12-29
THE TIMES.
RULES FOR GETTING RICH

The best merchant is he whose busi
ness talent is of the highest order and
improved to the highest pitch.
Every man has three characters
that which he-exhibits. that which he
has, and that which ae thinks he has.
OF all quarrels the most senseless.
the most bontless. the most worrying.
is quarrel with your circumstances.
Some merchants are prolific in
schemes, but miserably poor in execu-
ton. Like some trees, they spend
themselves in blossom and never bear
fruit
A. T. Stewart was deliberately con-
sistently and methodically keen. He
would buy as scarcely any other man
could buy, be would sell as scarcely as
any other man could SELL
Many merchants object too much,
consult too long, advertise too little and
seldom drive business home to the full
period, but content themselves with a
mediocrity of success.
Half OF the heavy hearts and broken
spirits and sleepless eyes among the
merchants of New York might be spar
ed were they only willing to conform
their appearances to their substance.
Some men seem to take failure quite
comfortably; they stop and go on again,
without changing their style of living or
lowering their heads. This is a fact that
no honest business man can admire.
In business there are many who can
not rise, many who cannot help de-
scending, many who of necessity fall,
many who earn their bread, and many
who only waste it when once in their
hands.
Great merit or greater failings will
make you respected or despised, but
trifes, little attentions, mere nothings,
either done or neglected, will make you
either liked of disliked in the general
run of the world.
The true merchant is not the man
who best understands his business and
contrives to bargain others out of their
reasonable profits, but he who best un-
derstands his business and never takes
advantage of any man S ignorance or of
any man S necessity.
Leading articles in commerce, like
leading articles in journalism, are meant |
to make character for the whole
But it is questionable whether mer-
chant is justified in taking such modes
of attracting the attention of the pub
lie unless he has actual advantages to
offer
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

Free trade has already commenced
to bear Democratic fruit. The West
ern Steel Wooks, operating the Vul-
can mills at South St Louis, will close
down Jan. 1st on account of the with
drawal of orders by railroad companies
in consequence Of Presidents Cieve.
land message, they believing that they
will soon be able to obtain rails cheaper
from Europe. Fifteen hundred men
will be thrown out of employment.
They will have to go to farming and
raise provisions to feed those in Europe
from whom the rails are obtained. Oh
But this free trade business is grand
thing for-European laborers and man
ufacturers.
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

Don't attempt to cheat an editor out
OF a year subscription to his paper or
any sum. Cheat the minister, cheat
the butcher, anybody-but if you have
any regard for future consequences,
don't fool with the printer. He will
get even and more, too. You will be
put up for some Office sometime, or
want some favor for yourself or some
of your friends, and just when your
luck is thing of beauty and JOY for
ever, the printer will open up on you
and knock your air castle into cock
ed hat at the first blow. Tx.
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

A man was sent to Jail in New York
the other day because his wife had
slandered another woman, the Judge
taking the ground that "a man should
curb his wife's tongue. It Is need
less to say that the judgSis an igno-
rant old batchelor who has no idea what
a woman tongue really is.
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

Colonel Jim Hallowell jumped on to
the president of the city council of
Wichita Friday, mailing him on over
thirty counts for violation Of the pro
hibltory law. Varily this is a cold, cheer
less Christmas for that Wichita jointist.
Let the Good work proceed
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

The louder Germany and Austria
crys peace the more they prepare for
war.
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

In 1886 ,be rank ii Kansas IN rail-
road mileage was seventh, now we have
jumHed to the third place. Illinois ana
iowa are tn. only sta;esln the Union
which can beast oi greater railway
mileage than Kansas Illinois has 10
600 miles and Iowa 8. go miles. while
Kansas shows up with 5000 miles.
By the end of another year. if the pres
ent rate of progress is maintained, this
state will rank second. or possibly first,
IL, the list. These figures are taken
from statistics gathered by the Kansas
railroad commissioners, and are no
doubt reliable.
Dodge City times., 1887-12-29

Gov. Click says pensions are due and
payable on an after the 4th day of
March, June, September and Decem-
ber. Many pensiners are in the habit
of making affidavit to their pension
claim on the day proceeding the day
DESIGNATED by law. vhich is perjury ac-
cor'ing TO lie statutes. The pops;ou
is n,t due a'ai! the tth day ii the
month anGa l,o'ary public certifying
to such pension pap2vS is liable 20 pGrss-
ecution as vel as tie peus;oner making
such false a.fdaylt Atehison Cham
pion.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
PERSONAL.

The Rev. Dr. T. C. Samson has resigned the pastorate
Of Calvary Baptist Church. New-Haven, after seven
years OF successful worA, and will take some rest
before sceklng u new charge.
Mr.. James r. Ossood Is expected to revisit this
country soon for a few weeks.
"Figaro" Of Paris attributes tho historic saying
"Fins Poloni9i" to Count Felix DrohoJowski. who
died fortnight ago at sevrcs The Count. says "Tno
st Jamess Canate." was prime mover in the Polish
insurrection Of 1881. and managed to escape 10
France where he earned his living as professor Of
languages, all his property having becn coniscatod.
II Drohojowski ever uttered the famous exclamation
when the French journal fathers him. he only
have done at second hnn for KOscusho In crt ded
with ba, ing uttered the Identical words after tho
DISASTROUS Latto OF Macieowce, which was fought In
l79A KosciusAo. 1t V true. emIhatcally rcpudlatcd
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
THE ATLANTIS SPEED.

The Atlanta's trial trip has been most sue
cessful one. AS originally designed by the
Advisory Board a speed OF IA knots or more
was contemplated. the Dolphin being expected
to develop a speed OF IS knots. Secretary
Whitney in his last annual report stated that
the Atlanta's maximum speed was less than
Is knots The official reports OF the trial
trip have not been published, but il is evident
from statements made by those on bond the
vessel that the average speed was at least
IS IL knots, and that maximum speed of
16 1-2 knots was developed at times. If these
informal statements are sustained by the Off
cial reports. the vessel must be considered un-
cxpectcdly fast. The trial trip was made with
the guns on board and with increased displace-
ment II is customary when English or French
cruisers are sent over a measured mile in pre-
liminary tests for speed to afford the designers
and builders every advantage The vessels
run light with the best and clcanest coal in
tho bunkcrs, and are allowed TO mike short
time spurts of speed. The Atlanta's trial trip
was made under less favorable conditions, rs
she was timed for runs of six consecutive hours.
The results are practical and highly satisfactory.
The official report may record small de-
ficiency in horsepower. as in the case of the
Dolphin. Of all primary defects this is the
least in Importance, if other conditions of the
contract, such as speed, seaworthiness and dis
placement. are fulfilled, for minor deficiency
Of horsepower can generally be made up in
course of time as the machinery gets into
smooth running order. II the maximum horse
power has been obtained, no objection can be
urged against the Atlanta on any ground. If
the requisite speed has been exceeded with a
diminishcd horsepower. the Government has
reason to DO satisfied with the performance Of
The vessel, since the deficiency may gradually
be overcome, with an extra half knot as the
result. The Department is TO DO congratulate ted
upon the success Of the ship-a success that
virtually counts double, since the Boston is
o sister-ship constructed after similar designs.
These arc very creditablea editions TO the
Navy and should be accepted at their full
value. Secretary Whitney Is making siren
uous efforts to improve ulon the first series Of
cruisers and to provide the Department with
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15

having said or thought anything Of the sort ana =
not for certain how the phrase sos IT, 1o9sms
self of an exclamation In 1891 which attained GER
tain celebrity: .we shall succumb. for Coo Is zoe
high and France Is too far.
The Rev. DIR. Henry J. Van Dyke. jr, OF this city.
win deliver the address at |assar Cooeso Oh H"uA"
ers Day. April 20.
wori comes OF Che death Of benjamin HARRISON
Canon OF Canterbury who some thirty years ago ran
foot race with Dean Stanley on Herne Bay pier anu
beat him easily.
The widow OF Dr. Austin Flint has spent the win
tor In Boston and will remain therc until June.
Tho Row. Mr.. Gunsauluv, of Baltimore, on being
informed Of his election to the pastorate OF Chi
cago church. lis said to have teesraphed In reply
''GOod for Chicago. Your election makes my can
ing and election sure"
Speaking of the old Fitchburg Railroad station at
North Cambridge, soon to be demolished, "Boston
Gazette" writer relates that the late Professor Agas
siz being engaged to lecture at Concord, went
to this station with his wife, They arrived just be-
fore the time for the train to leave All Of q sudden
he turned TO his wife and exclaimed, "Why, Louisa.
I have lost my pOrtmonnaie "Why, how could
you bc careless p the reply. Mr.. Murray tho
station agent, saw the dilemma and quietly remarked
"You wish to go to Concordl" "Yes, sir, but have
no money" "Hene two tickets" Agassiz re-
marked, "My FRIEND / shall lecture at Concord TO-
night and | shall have money and will pay you" The
next day Agassz returned He left the train at North
Cambridge, lighted MS cigar and was starting home
wand whom he suddenly turned to his wife and said
Louisa must pay that gentleman" which no did.
saying, al have money and repay you also accept
great thanks" The next week he stroled up to the
station and approaching Mr. Murray. exclaimed, ~My
good friend, did not lose my portmonnaie left
1t on the table at home. l thought you would be
pleased to know"
Bishop Healey, of Maine will preach to-day at
Providence tho consecration Of Bishop Harkins, of
Rhode Island
@The st. Jamos's Gazette" tells that horse
ottng through the Leipzig strasse Berlin tho other
day. cast one Of his hind Shoes; the speed at which
he was going communicating sufficient impetus to it
to send it crashing through shop window some yards
off, At some little distance inside the pane stood
statue Of tho Emperor which had been placed there
the occasion Of the recent fete, and the shoe ie
exactly at tho foot Of the statue The lucky omen,
az they regard IT, said 10 have impressed the Ber-
llnesc almost profoundly, though OF course IN
different way, the eclipse OF tho sun which pre-
Cedcd Cesar's death did the Romans.
Iaplace died in 1897 at No. 1o3 Rue du Bac. Paris
and memorial tablet is to DO put on the house
Professor G. A. Schaefer will leave Cornell 10 90
nrcsIdent of the Iowa StaJe University.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
4 GLOOMY OUTLOOK.

Two men of high position in the forces which
elected President Cleveland have been talking
a bout the political prospects. Speaker Carlisle
is the chosen leader of the frce-trade Dem.
ocrats who form four ffths Of the party by
which Mr.. Cleveland was nominated, and Mr..
Curtis was the head Of those voters who de-
chred the Democratic party "very hungry and
very thirsty" and quite unworthy of confidence.
but nevertheless helped to turn over the
Government to its charge. In a speech at Gov
ington Mr.. Carlisle says that Democrats would
be unworthy Of their name if they allowed
"any number of rcverses to dishearten them, "
and that, eve must stand everywhere for the
rights of men to do business with their own
money in their own way If the Democn ito
party does not do this it might as well cease
to exist" Translated into English. this is n
declaration that the party has no business to
exist except as a free-trade party, with an ac-
acknowledgement of the obvious fact that it has
sustained rcverses. Mr.. Curtis, in inter-
view published in 3Tho Cincinnati Enquirer, +"
"fears that Cleveland will be defeated if nom-
mated y; considers that he is too good for his
party; and thinks he has offended his party
in New York where "disaffcction is absolutely
nominated because he would encounter" hos
tility in his party here.
Taken together, these arc athcr gloomy
forecasts for the party in power. The moral
of Mr. Carlisles speech is that the party ought
to be beaten, and will be beaten, if it does not
STA nd up squarely for change Of tariff. though
it has sustained reverses because ii has tried
to change the tariff. Tho moral of Mr. Curtis's
remarks is that the party ought to be beaten,
and probably will be beaten, because it is not
in favor of government on Civil Service prin-
ciples, and will not patiently endure even such
incomplete obscryan nee of the law as has char
actefized President Clcvcland's Administra-
ton. In some States, Mr. Curtis admits. the
law has been generally disrcsaLed. but in
others enough respect has been plid to its pro
visions mortally to offend the every hungry
and very thirsty party and defeat in thosc
States by reason Of the hostility Of party lead
crs mea ms defeat in the Presidential election.
1t is well to note that defeat is likely TO re
suit in the same States from the adoption Of
the tariff policy on which Mr. Carlisle insists.
President Cleveland is vol aware that he can
not carry Newly orI1 or New Jersey on an open
avowal of tariff for revenue" " principles. But
refusal to avow those principles, according to
Mr.. Carlisle. ought to and will defeat the party
in other States. If these leading advisers arc
not in error, the party has small chance OF sue
cess in future, and that because its real
beliefs Ind purposes are not approved by the
people, II succeeded in New York by denying
a purpose which four-ffths Of its voters chez
ished. and by promising a reform which its
voters do not want and will not tolerate. The
natural fruit of such success is decisive and
humiliating defeat at the next appeal to tho
nnonlo
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
ENGLAND AND EUROPE.

Mr.. Edward Diccy is ono of the kcenest
Observers of European politics. In an article
published in tho current number OF "Tbe
Nineteenth Century" he presents a novel
view of the relations of the great military
sta tes and of England's diplomatic policy in
the near future. While his forecast Of COM
ing events is markedly favorable for peace,
he defines with excellent Judgment the OBJ
jective points which each Continental nation
would have in view in general European
war. Russia aims at obtaining the command
Of tho Bosphorus and access to the Persian
Gulf Gcrma ny desires to acquire control Of
the Dutch or Belgian scaboard and to make
Trieste q part of the Empire Austria favors
the extension Of her frontiers 10 the Egcan /,
Italy covets Nice and Tunis and Franco.
while ardently hoping for the restoration OF
Alsace and Lorraine, is bent upon regaining
prcstiec at the cost Of her ncighbors. Not
one of the FIVE great Powers is prepared TO
declare war in order to fulfil its secret desires.
and this is Mr.. Dcey's main reason for bcliey-
ing that peace will continue indefinitely; but
whenever a general war occurs these arc the
objects which would tempt the great states to
participate in it, England's future policy. in
his 1uUGmcnb, Cd IL anu buOulu DC ucUtiulinCu III
advance with distinct reference to the changes
which each of its powerful ncighbors will be
anxious to effect upon an Outbre ak Of hos
tilites.
The first conclusion of this eminent critic
will not be received with general favor in
England He considers the partition Of Eu-
ropean Turkey between Russia and Austria a
foregone result, dependent only upon tho sane
ton Of Germany, and he sees no reason why
the British Government should resist what Is
inevitable. Tho advance Of Austria TO Salon.
ca he believes would bc positive gain to
Engh nd without reference TO the occupation
of Constantinople: and even II it be preceded
or accompanied by O Russian movement toward
the Bosphorus, BIO is undismaycd and consoles
himself with the reflection that any change in
the status of European Turkey would divert
tho Northern Power from vexatious activity
in Central ASIA Russia, Austria and Italy
can carry their objective points without detri-
ment to English interests. which are centred
in the Suez Canal and India. 1t is the intense
desire of France to regain lost prestige which
Mr.. Dicey considers permanent danger to
his own country. Since the recovery of Al
SAGE and Lorraine is out of the question, Fra nee
must satisfy herself with attempts 10 re-es-
tabiish her diplomatic supremacy at the cx-
pcnse of the rival which is least likely to
command the sympathies of Continental ma
tions This nation is England.
What then is the true policy OF the British
Government 1t is TO let Russia 60 TO Con-
stananoplc and Austria to Salonica. and not
10 attempt to block the advance OF those
Powers by upholding petty states and futile
confederacics in tho Balkan. 1t is 10 cult-
vato beyond everything the closest rehtions
with Germany to assist her In her colonial
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
NVEIG
oRPHEUs GLEE GLUE.

Tho orpheus Gies Cub vas inpeled by hudabIs
ambft7n last night whom sk its third reivSts eenpt
in Chickcring Hall II brought forward MAX Brueh's
ascenes from tho Frithof saga" Urfortunatou tas
resources Of the club not sgfBcicnty great 10
warrant the engagement OF an orchestra and thongh
Miss Earle and Mr.. John II. wilson. % wcn - the
club. labored earnestly, tho beautiful work was IN.
the work had besn performed in an Engliek version
In this city. Three or four years ago Mr.. @. d:
II forward with orchestral accompaniment ct con-
cert Of the Amphion Society Of Brooklyn, Of which he
programme were Cruickshank's ~Stars OF the Summer
Night" "stin there Hearts" by Schoz tnew 10
laso newt and Cookies @Strike Strike the Iyre.s
Miss Earle also sang two songs By Tschakowsky and
the GYPSY Danco from the second act Of "Carmcn,"
in her usual charming manner.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15

aspirations and even 10 assent. IL need be. to
any measures whereby she may obtain free
access to tho German Ocean and secure her.
self against French invasion. Since Germany
is the one Power which keeps Franco under
restraint, England must be willing even to
sacrifice her traditional policy and leave Bel
GUM and Holland TO take care of themselves (!
This Is conclusion which pubc-spirted
Englishmen viii repudiate as monstrous. They
will not be ready to give Bismarck q free
hand on the German Ocean simply TO promote
a sense of inglorious security from imaginary
dangers from France.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15

UoUsE-0--Big Pony.

1syou OrrRA Houss-S-Big Pony.
CAsMo-S-Ermine
DALYs THEArRE-8-The Tanning OF tne enfe"
D0ossrApgKs-e:30-M -MinstreiA
YDxx MusER-Muncz Lajos
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-S-Heh BY tho Enemy;
HAsr1oAHs PARK THEATRE-S-NcSooneys Nisis
IYcEux THEArRE-sI5-The Love Chase. ,,.
MADISON AVE. AND 59TH-sT.-Day and Evening
mac and Monitor Panorama
MADISON SQUARE GARDES-8-Circus
MADISON SQUARE TnKATRE-s--Jim. 'ne '0
METROPOLITAN OPERA HoCsK-s|fa"se
NByo's q GARDEN-s-Black CROOK
Polo GROUNDS Baseball
rAxpA RID THEATRE-s-A Trip 10 A1rica
erAR THEkrRE--s-Hamlot
TUAIIA-8-Tn0mas
THEArRy CoMoUg-s-Nancy Co.
JJyIox soUARR Misunderstanding Merrilea
WALLAcKs-s-The Dominie's Daughter.
STH.AyESUE THEATRE-s-The Golden Giant
4ru-sr TuEATRE-S-Denman Thompson
r2s and 73O BRoADwAr-Old London Street
23DsT TABERyAcLE, near 6thave-Christ BEFORE riaVo
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
ABUSING THE CHIEF OF THE MUawUMPa

Prom ne NsU- York Herald lCisrsisads S0ppos%.
Mr. Curtis evidently Regards the American psopie Is
miserable doDauched Of creatures aud ma
chine pocs the only Kind OF poll tcs 70 succeed ~
impossible expiau other theory ms particularly
silly opinions about the election
II Mr. CurIss opinions are worth anything we should
In va 10 brlIeye that Ne Blaine Is to beat ali tho
In the aud ~ beat any Democrat
vt the polls III woald be epd the Presidential cam
patgn before 70 was begun
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
FREE TRADE WITH CANADA.

1t Is easy enough W ASSUME Lu.L inc Untod States
and Canada couL froe between themselves
and impose high duties upon British merchandise with
out the intcrs enlon OF BRUSH dl.om.cy, but OK
porience and history teach that the BriAsh Govern
Inent viii not permit any thing OF tho kind aud that
our Government would not uniertaho 10 make such
an with Canada whi.e hor present reia-
tons with Great Britain continue Canada Is as niuc
10 part ot tho British Empre to-day fennsy ylvania
IL part Of tho United states. and Groat Britain
would no sooner permit Canada 70 make commercial
un,on discriminating against british uado than tho
Un,ed States would permit Ionnsylyania " mako u
similar arrangement with England
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
SOME OF BOSTONS PET WORDS

I'm the May number Of The Chautauquan' Ed
ward Ey erett Hale quotes the assertion that 1.-THE
people Of Bost t Ike up one new word every
year and in sense vouches for its trustworthi-
ness This is what Dr. Hale says:
remember that ono year tho s wo SaS was nsnS nfSn
an very frank sermon" that MIR. Ware had built
with .n1v % vG naa frank vsrS nh po and
Mr. Hggnson's last essay was very frank hustra-
ton q the subject year all theso sS 5n%s
ssT%sn soasS Patti would sing very eanesty and there
would soon be earnest sunset. 1t VIII DO
observed that In every instance the word Is an ao-
jective.
The years when frank ard earnest were
the craze in Bost probably belong TO the COM
paratively recent past. Going further back there
WIS yoar. possibly series Of years, when "Over-
soul" was familiar in the mouths Of all genuine
iiubites, with "transcendentalism' O good sec
ond. 1t about the height of the fashion Of
these two mysterious substantves, If not earlier,
that Boston took up and rolled as q sweet morsel
under her tongue the word literary centre, =
sometimes spelled modern Athens Coming
down nearer to the present era the student OF
philology finds year when certain Boston theo-
1og1ans tscitly agreed to substitute Butlerism' y
for "sin."
since the memorable militant year when her Ia
vorite athlete knocked Paddy Ryan silly. Boston
has been partial to the word Sullivan She
uses it rs a noun. an adverb, an adjective verb
and an interIection. AS noun: "IIe Is q perfect
sullivan in strength and confidence As an adj
verb: "1hcre were fighters before Agamemnon
who fought very Sullivany" As an adjective {:
20. fear not in wolld like this and thou shalt
know crelong, know how sublime thing il is to
suffer and bo sullivan As a verb: 81 am beat.
en-. thou art smashed, he is knocked out, we are
SuIlivaned, you are Sullivaned. they are Sulli-
vaned.' As intericction: "Grcat Sullivan
what n muscular Christian Phillips Brooks is "
Not content with making the word Sullivan thus
variously useful. an effort Is making In Boston
locking to its Incorporation into neat End pic
turcsq que compound. Thus: "1he dcsuIlivaniza-
tion OF Mugwumpery is only question OF time, }
meaning VI course that Mugwumpcry is bound TO
weaken.
just now the rising sun Of Boston would appear
10 be theonly Kelly. whose function it is to witch
the world with noble basebalship But we doubt
il his name VIII ever be called upon to play any
part except that Of n prorer noun. Il comes in
90 many parts TO lend itself readily 10 effective
wOrd-builling. IL is TO BE- regretted for the-ony-
kclly's sake thM this is so. For he is deprived
Of one OF the nids TO Immortality
New-York tribune., 1887-04-15

faster and better vessels. This is his plain
duty. and we hope that he will be successful.
Cruisers that can make ID 1-2 knets ayera &c
speed arc not, however, to be despised In tho
prescnt condition of the American Navy.